Design Manager – Structural Refurb & Cat A/B Projects

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece are partnering with a leading Tier 1 contractor to appoint a Design Manager based in Croydon. The role focuses on delivering robust, buildable designs for refurbishment, Cat A & Cat B fit-out, and cut & carve projects across London.

You will lead the design team through pre-construction to completion, coordinating external consultants and ensuring designs meet programme targets and Building Regulations for projects typically around £60 million.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience as a Structural Engineer in a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Experience in commercial refurbishment, structural alterations or cut & carve projects.
• Existing Design Management experience is desirable.
• Strong understanding of design coordination and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process across multiple refurbishment, Cat A/B and cut & carve projects.
• Lead and manage external design consultants, with particular focus on structural engineering packages.
• Review structural designs, drawings and calculations to ensure compliance, buildability and commercial viability.
• Work closely with Project Managers, site teams and commercial teams to resolve technical challenges throughout the construction process.
• Chair and attend design team meetings with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design information to ensure timely delivery in line with project programmes.
• Identify and manage design risks while driving value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure designs comply with Building Regulations, British Standards and project specifications.
• Support the pre-construction team with technical input during tenders and bid submissions.
• Monitor consultant performance, design deliverables and key project milestones.

Skills

Structural coordination

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Fawkes & Reece are partnering with a leading Tier 1 contractor to appoint a Design Manager based in Croydon. The role focuses on delivering robust, buildable designs for refurbishment, Cat A & Cat B fit-out, and cut & carve projects across London.

You will lead the design team through pre-construction to completion, coordinating external consultants and ensuring designs meet programme targets and Building Regulations for projects typically around £60 million.